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Lidia's Kitchen

Italian Essentials

Season eight of LIDIA'S KITCHEN: REFLECTING AND RECONNECTING features stories that shaped Lidia Bastianich as a person and as a chef. Throughout the 26-part series, Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood, when times were sometimes challenging, but happy and fulfilling.

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Italian Essentials

Season 9 Episode 918 | 26m 46s | CC

Lidia makes three Italian staples – Chicken Parmigiana, Arancini and Bolognese Sauce.Her grandson, Miles, plans to prepare Lidia’s traditional Bolognese Sauce and talks about his strategy for success with her during their “Sharing Recipes” segment.

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